Senior Security Analyst

job summary:

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Security Analyst with deep expertise in governance, risk, and compliance to lead System Security & Privacy Plan (SSP) ownership and vulnerability remediation efforts across enterprise and cloud environments. This role is responsible for driving audit readiness, managing POA&M activities, and ensuring alignment with NIST 800-53 and RMF requirements. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in federal or state security frameworks and excels at translating technical security findings into compliance-aligned remediation actions.

Hybrid schedule (Austin, TX) - Local candidates only.

location: Austin, Texas

job type: Contract

salary: $80 - 85 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: No Degree Required



responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development and maintenance of System Security & Privacy Plans (SSP/SSPP)
• Own POA&M management and drive remediation of compliance gaps
• Translate vulnerability and penetration test findings into actionable remediation tasks
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to validate remediation and collect audit evidence
• Oversee risk-based vulnerability management and SLA-driven remediation tracking
• Ensure alignment with NIST 800-53, RMF, and privacy control requirements
• Produce audit-ready documentation and maintain continuous compliance readiness
• Support Secure SDLC and DevSecOps security governance practices

qualifications:

Qualifications

12+ years of experience in security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and enterprise security

10+ years owning System Security & Privacy Plan (SSP) development end-to-end

10+ years working with CMS MARS-E or comparable federal/state security frameworks

Strong expertise in NIST 800-53, NIST RMF, and privacy controls

Extensive experience with POA&M management, audit evidence collection, and remediation tracking

Experience translating vulnerability and penetration testing findings into actionable remediation plans

Knowledge of Secure SDLC and DevSecOps practices

Strong stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills

Local to Austin, TX (within 50-mile radius) required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.